Join us here at National Fostering Group in our success. We are delighted to offer a highly competitive rate which will be discussed at interview stage.
We are looking for experienced Freelance Form F Assessors to join the National Fostering Group in the Western Trust area of Northern Ireland and all surrounding areas.
Here at the National Fostering Group we regularly recruit qualified Social Workers to carry out Foster Carers' Form F assessments. Due to a massive influx and increasing demand of protentional Foster Carers in the South West region, significant additional payments can be made for any travelling involved for the next 6 months for any South West assessments only.
Our Assessment Team are proud to offer professional support and help to all our freelance assessors. Alongside regular supervision, freelance assessors are able to access training and workshops as well as bespoke 1:1 sessions to support their ongoing development.
The Group
We are the National Fostering Group – the UK’s largest independent fostering family.
Our highly skilled and dedicated fostering community supports Local Authorities by providing short or long-term foster placements for thousands of vulnerable children and teenagers throughout the UK. It is perhaps not surprising that more people choose to foster with our fostering agencies than any other fostering provider in the UK.
With friendly and helpful teams throughout our organisation, we can provide you with the support you need to fulfil this role to an optimum standard.
The Role
The ideal candidate will be experienced in conducting Form F Assessments, self-motivated and share our ongoing commitment to providing excellence in the quality placements we provide for the children and young people in our care.
Essential Criteria:
· Qualified Social Worker
· Current registration with the relevant Social Work regulatory council (e.g Social Work England/Wales, NISCC, SSSC)
· Experienced in carrying out Form F Assessments
· Proven ability to work independently, to a high standard, and within given time scales
· Supporting potential Foster Carers throughout their application
· IT confident
We require experienced Freelance Form F Assessors throughout the UK.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: £28.50 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Form F: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Social Worker Registration (required)
Work Location: In person
